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Did you know... that Okinawan folk singer Rinshō Kadekaru was gravely wounded during World War II, and reported dead, only to survive and enjoy a lengthy career, living until 1999?
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Yeah, isn't that weird? I noticed the same thing. But my source says that's what happened. I'm not sure how to reconcile the conflicting information... LordAmeth (talk) 20:59, 16 January 2009 (UTC)Reply